Breeding and regional evaluation of mildew-resistant winegrape varieties for Australian conditions

Gerhard Rossouw, Bruno Holzapfel, Mark Thomas, Ian Dry

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Abstract

The costs involved in the annual spray programs to control powdery and downy mildew can drastically be reduced by establishment of disease resistant vineyards The need for environmental preservation contribute to the necessity for breeding and evaluating disease resistant winegrape varieties suited for Australian conditions
The 1 st generation of mildew resistant winegrape varieties, are being evaluated for field performance and winemaking potential. The breeding of 2nd generation of mildew resistant varieties with additional resistance loci for more durable resistance is now underway
Original languageEnglish
Publication statusPublished - 2019
Event17th Australian Wine Industry Technical Conference (AWITC 2019) - Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide, Australia
Duration: 21 Jul 201924 Jul 2019
https://awitc.com.au
https://awitc.com.au/conference-program/ (Program)
https://awitc.com.au/program/proceedings/seventeenth/ (Conference report)

Conference

Conference17th Australian Wine Industry Technical Conference (AWITC 2019)
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityAdelaide
Period21/07/1924/07/19
OtherThe Australian Wine Industry Technical Conference is the premier technical event for the Australian wine industry. Held every three years since 1970, it combines an extensive program of plenary sessions, workshops, posters, student forum and social events with the industry’s most respected and extensive trade exhibition.

The Australian Wine Industry Technical Conference Inc. has two members: The Australian Wine Research Institute and the Australian Society of Viticulture and Oenology.
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